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2025 Mercedes-Benz C-class: common problems and reliability
· W206Too new to grade yet.
4 owner complaints, most about back over prevention. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 C-class?The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-class has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and structure. Owners most often flag infotainment screen freezing, rebooting, or becoming unresponsive.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-class vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the C-class?
Across the 30 C-class model years we track, complaint volume runs from 18 (1997) to 898 (2015). With 4 complaints, the 2025 C-class sits below the model's median of 172.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 C-class
seat belts:front
Campaign 25V253000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2025 C 300, and 2023-2024 AMG C 43 vehicles. The driver-side seat belt cover may not be properly installed on the seat belt tensioner, which can cause the seat belt anchor to come loose.
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V281000Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles. The infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
What owners report on the W206 C-class
Sentiment is sharply divided. Early adopters of 2022 models report a high number of electrical and software glitches, multiple safety recalls, and frequent dealer visits, leading some to call it one of the worst Mercedes ever.
- Very frequentInfotainment screen freezing, rebooting, or becoming unresponsive
- Very frequentMultiple safety recalls (rear SAM module, fuel pump, etc.)
- RecurrentCheap, creaky interior plastics and rattling sounds (e.g., from passenger headrest)
- RecurrentCapacitive touch buttons on steering wheel and center console are frustrating and unresponsive
- RecurrentPremature tire wear and alignment issues
Owner insights for the W206 C-class. Read the full W206 owner report.
Typical used price
Used C-class listings typically run $11,494–$27,080.
Other C-class model years
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